User manual SONY VAIO VGN-CS190JSB

[. . . ] For customers in the U. S. A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. DVP-NS501P Serial No. ______________ Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/DVD Player. [. . . ] · Long text that does not fit in a single line will scroll across the front panel display. · You can also check the time information and text using the Control Menu (page 14). Notes · Depending on the type of disc being played, the DVD/CD text or track name may not be displayed. · The player can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. · Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly. · If you play a disc containing JPEG image file only, the "NO AUDIO DATA" message appears on the front panel display. 43 Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to "Language Code List" on page 77 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats. When playing a DVD-RW The type of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. Example: · 1: MAIN (main sound) · 1: SUB (sub sound) · 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound) When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined. · STEREO: The standard stereo sound · 1/L: The sound of the left channel (monaural) · 2/R: The sound of the right channel (monaural) When playing a Super VCD The default setting is underlined. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to "Language Code List" on page 77 to see which language the code represents. When playing a DVD-RW Select "ON. " 2 Press ANGLE repeatedly to select the angle number. The scene changes to the selected angle. Note Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO. To turn off the subtitles Select "OFF" in Step 2. Note Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off. 47 Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD or DATA CD in JPEG format from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the program you are watching. · CINEMA 2: White colors become brighter and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is increased. z Hint When you watch a movie, "CINEMA 1" or "CINEMA 2" is recommended. PICTURE MODE 1 Press PICTURE MODE during playback. The following display appears. DYNAMIC 1 2 Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined. · STANDARD: displays a standard picture. · DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity. · DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity. · CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level. 48 Sharpening the Outline of an Image (SHARPNESS) The Sharpness function sharpens the outlines of images on your TV screen. ENTER Enjoying Movies DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (SHARPNESS), then press ENTER. The options for "SHARPNESS" appear. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO OFF OFF 1 2 3 Press X/x to select a level. · 1: enhances the outline. · 2: enhances the outline more than 1. 4 Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effect. To cancel the "SHARPNESS" setting Select "OFF" in Step 3. 49 Playing a DATA CD About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files What is MP3/JPEG? MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. [. . . ] This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital. , continued 73 DVD VIDEO (page 8) A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. [. . . ]